Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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amethyst223 09/03/2012

My surgeon doesn't require a pre-op liquid diet except for certain cases. He wants me to eat a high protein, low carb diet for a week before my surgery. My surgery is 9/19 so I need to start this plan on 9/12.

What are some ways you increased your protein intake? I eat meat but I really am not big on it. I also work a tough shift for eating at decent times - I'm lucky to get 1 or 2 bites here and there. Then I'm starving when I get home and we all know how that goes.

What are some good ideas of things I can take to work w/ to grab on the run? To snack here and there but still be protein based, low carb and calorie..

IDEAS?

ShelleyNY 09/03/2012

Some good protein foods are: cheese, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, hummus, beans (legumes), peanut butter, fish.

For a crunchy snack I grab a small handful of soy nuts. There's 11 g of protein in 1/4 cup.
Shelley

amethyst223 09/03/2012

I do cottage cheese often at work -- it's easy to grab. Soy nuts are a great idea. I struggle w/ eating enough protein ~ trying to change that.

deleted_user 09/03/2012

Dry roasted edamame - 1/4 cup = 14 gr protein. Greek yogurt is also a good source. I get the Fage 2% and add a teaspoon of SF preserves. About 18 gr protein in 8 oz. String cheese, cottage cheese, PB on celery sticks. Cook chicken and cut it into pieces and take a small container. Read labels and you will find protein sources in all kinds of places.

deleted_user 09/04/2012

You can buy all sorts of protein stuff here, this is my favorite supplier:

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/?utm_source=BING&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Nashua_Nutrition&utm_term=nashuanutrition.com&vsrefdom=bing

They have protein bars, soup mixes, puddings etc. The most you'll need is a source for hot water and a cup. My favorites are the oatmeal, bars and soups. All have 15 grams protein and very little carbs or fat.

You can make or buy big salads topped with lean meat or tuna in water and have that for your main meal. I use shredded coleslaw mix w/o the dressing instead of lettuce. Stretch your favorite dressing with balsamic vinegar. I mix the dressing with chopped red bell pepper, cucumber and scallions and let it marinate. Make a batch every few days, then dump some over the cabbage and top with tuna, deli meat, grilled chicken, whatever is low fat Sometimes I add garbanzos but those up the carbs a bit.

Once a week I cut up veggies, put them in ziplocs, squeeze the air out and snack on them with dressing or plain.

You can eat very well with just a little planning.

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